JBL Clip 5 - Ultra-Portable, Waterproof & Dustproof Bluetooth Speaker, Integrated Carabiner, Up to 12 Hours of Play (Black)

Music makes a night soak feel finished, but a phone on the tub ledge is the one thing that ruins both the mood and the photo – a bright screen, a wet case and the urge to check it. A small speaker that hangs out of the way solves both. The JBL Clip 5 is about 5.3 in (13.5 cm) tall with its carabiner built into the body, rated IP67 against water and dust, and the maker lists up to 12 hours of play, plus up to three more with Playtime Boost.

The carabiner is the reason it fits a hot-tub setup: it clips to a railing, a pergola post or a hook at shoulder height, where splashes can reach it but it never sits in the water. The listing does not claim that it floats, so it should not go in the tub. Pair the phone, start a long playlist, and take the phone back inside.

Tip: Hang it slightly behind and above the seats, not facing the neighbors – a small speaker close to you at low volume sounds better than a loud one across the deck.